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David&Goliath

Creative Advertising AgencyAgency

David&Goliath helps challenger brands compete against larger rivals through fearless, culturally resonant creative work rooted in a proprietary 'bravery' philosophy.

Last updated Oct 24, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
1999
HQ
Los Angeles, California, United States
Connections
3

AI-drafted from public sources3 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Revenue
$10M-$50M
1corporate family

About

A well-regarded independent creative agency within the Innocean Worldwide network, known for challenger-brand strategy and bold creative execution across automotive, QSR, entertainment, and lottery verticals.

David&Goliath (D&G) is a full-service independent creative advertising agency founded in 1999 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The agency built its reputation on a 'challenger brand' philosophy — helping brands punch above their weight through fearless, culturally resonant creative work. It is perhaps best known for its long-running work with Kia Motors, as well as campaigns for clients such as Jack in the Box, California Lottery, and Universal Studios Hollywood. The agency operates across brand strategy, creative development, integrated campaigns, digital, social, and experiential marketing. David&Goliath is now part of Innocean Worldwide, the global marketing and communications network with roots in Hyundai Motor Group. The acquisition by Innocean brought D&G into a broader international network while the agency has continued to operate as a distinct creative entity under its own brand and leadership. This relationship has reinforced D&G's ties to automotive and consumer brand advertising at scale. In the competitive landscape of independent creative agencies, David&Goliath is recognized for its strong creative culture, award-winning work, and commitment to bravery as a core brand value — both for its clients and internally. The agency competes with other mid-sized independent and network-affiliated creative shops and is particularly well regarded in the entertainment, automotive, QSR (quick-service restaurant), and gaming/lottery verticals.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Mid-Market and Enterprise consumer brands

What they offer

  • Brand Strategy

    Challenger-brand positioning and strategic planning to help clients differentiate in competitive markets.

  • Creative Development

    Integrated creative campaigns spanning TV, digital, print, and out-of-home advertising.

  • Digital & Social

    Digital marketing, social media content, and online campaign execution.

  • Experiential Marketing

    Live and immersive brand experiences designed to deepen consumer engagement.

  • Media Planning & Buying

    Strategic media planning and buying services to maximize campaign reach and efficiency.

Key features

Challenger-brand creative philosophy centered on 'bravery'Long-standing expertise in automotive, QSR, entertainment, and lottery advertisingIntegrated creative and strategy capabilities under one roofAward-winning creative culture with strong industry recognitionPart of Innocean Worldwide's global network

Use cases

Integrated brand campaign development for consumer brandsChallenger-brand repositioning and market differentiationAutomotive advertising and brand buildingQSR and entertainment brand campaignsLottery and gaming consumer marketing

Customer segments

Automotive brandsQuick-service restaurant (QSR) chainsEntertainment and media companiesLottery and gaming organizationsConsumer packaged goods brands

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Adobe Creative SuiteProject management and collaboration platformsSocial media management toolsAnalytics and reporting platforms

Security & compliance

CCPA

Deployment

Service-based (no deployment model applicable)

API

No

Corporate history
  1. 1999 · Founded
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